Bobby Womack’s “Lookin’ For A Love” originally appeared on his similarly titled LP in January of 1974. As revealed in the ad above, the tune, written by James Alexander and Zelda Samuels, was originally a gospel number. After some pop … Continue reading →
Rufus’ “You Got The Love” released in late 1974 and appeared on the Rags To Rufus LP. This taut, sexy tune was written by Chaka Khan and Ray Parker Jr. and climbed to #11 on the US Hot 100. You … Continue reading →
The Dramatics’ “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” was released as a single in the summer of 1971 and appeared on the LP of the same name. This taught, smokin’ tune climbed to #9 on the US Hot 100. The album … Continue reading →
“Put Your Hands Together” is the lead track on The O’Jays‘ 1973 LP Ship Ahoy. The song, written and produced by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, climbed to #10 on the US Hot 100. Here’s a rousing live version of … Continue reading →
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes’ “Bad Luck (Part 1)” was recorded in 1974 and released in early 1975. The single, from the LP To Be True, climbed to #15 on the US Hot 100. Here’s the group performing on … Continue reading →
It’s been a few months since we featured Al Green, so we’d better remedy that. Here’s a February 1972 ad for the soon-to-be classic Let’s Stay Together LP. The album, of course, featured the single of the same name (US … Continue reading →
The Stylistics’ “Rockin’ Roll Baby” appeared on the album of the same name in late 1973. The uptempo tale of a young entertainer hit #14 on the US Hot 100 and #6 in the UK. Click away to catch the … Continue reading →
Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’” was a major hit for the Motown singer and executive, peaking at #4 on the US Hot 100 (#1 on Cash Box). The slow and silky groover was co-written with fellow ex-member of The Miracles, Marv Tarplin, … Continue reading →
David Ruffin’s “Walk Away From Love” originally appeared on the ex-Temptations singer’s 1975 L.P., Who I Am. “Walk Away From Love,” written by Charles Kipps and produced by Van McCoy, topped the R&B charts and hit #9 on the US … Continue reading →
Never fear! The Isley Brothers are here to “Pop That Thang“! Check out a clip of the band performing on Soul Train in 1972. Lead vocalist Ronald Isley doesn’t seem overly interested in pretending to sing into the microphone- but … Continue reading →